Easy Lamb Koftas

This easy and delicious lamb kofta recipe makes 10 skewers. As a family meal, or part of a barbecue selection, they are quick to prepare and great on their own, or served in a pita bread with your favourite sauce. This mixture can also be used to make tasty burgers; the same quantities will make around 6 burger patties.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Serves 10

Good source of iron

Ingredients

500g Quality Mark lean lamb mince

½ cup fresh breadcrumbs - approx.

1 slice of bread made into crumbs

½ tablespoon dried thyme leaves

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon each salt and chilli

2 cloves garlic, crushed

Zest of a lemon

10 bamboo skewers soaked in water for 1 hour

Method

Combine all the ingredients and mix well. Divide the mixture into 10 portions and shape each so it resembles a sausage. Slide the shaped koftas onto the soaked skewers and refrigerate for half an hour. When ready, grill or barbecue 8-10 minutes until cooked, turning frequently.